Income Support on an Apprenticeship?

CharlieConCarne · 31 August 2015 at 9:40PM

I know this question has probably been asked a few times, but im currently on a 12 month apprenticeship (about 6 months into it) amd I get paid £645 a month, im looking to move into a studio flat not far from my work, I can no longer live with my family as we have had a complete relationship breakdown which has lead to physical abuse on my part, im 18 and have seen a flat for £575 a month which really doesnt leave me with much, especially if I lose a few days to sickness or something. Can I recieve any low income support?

Also a friend if mine is interested in renting a 2 bedroom place, which would be cheaper for me working out to around £400 for rent every month, but could I still get income support?

Indie_Kid · 31 August 2015 at 9:42PM

Your income would be too high for income support. You may get some get help with your rent and council tax though.

CharlieConCarne · 31 August 2015 at 9:43PM

Thats kindnof what I mean, any idea where i'd get the help?

Indie_Kid · 31 August 2015 at 9:45PM

To get help with rent, you need to have a tenancy agreement in place first. You need to then apply to the council where you can then apply for council tax support at the same time.

merlin68 · 31 August 2015 at 9:47PM

The fact that your 18, means they will only pay the shared room rate.
You need to google your local councils LHA rate and it will tell you the max they will pay.

CharlieConCarne · 31 August 2015 at 9:47PM

So I'd need to move in and be living there and then apply for the help? Any idea how long that'd take? Dont want to be scrimping for too long and i know local councils can take weeks

CharlieConCarne · 31 August 2015 at 9:51PM

My local LHA rate for a shared place is £63.50 is that month or pw?

merlin68 · 31 August 2015 at 9:55PM

Its per week. But that is the max you will get, your income will be knocked of so you might not end up with any award.

[Deleted User] · 1 September 2015 at 3:02AM

Could you look at a bedsit or hostel room (like YMCA)? I lived in them for years from age 17-20 as it was all I could afford. To be honest a flat share with all the bills would have left me in a nightmare of debt.

I would have thought you'd need to contribute to a deposit for the flat as well.

Caz3121 · 1 September 2015 at 8:58AM

CharlieConCarne wrote: »

im 18 and have seen a flat for £575 a month

CharlieConCarne wrote: »

My local LHA rate for a shared place is £63.50 is that month or pw?

The LHA rate of £275 per month is the maximum amount you would receive if you were on full benefits and is the amount used in the housing benefit calculations, meaning that you would have to pay the first £300 and see if you qualified for any HB to help with the remainder (based on your income this could be a very minor amount or even zero) have you looked at the full costs involved in having your own place, council tax. utility bills etc - on your current income this would be a real struggle (if not impossible) aside from the fact you could find it difficult to find somewhere to rent as many landlords will not rent to those on benefits (due to mortgage or insurance conditions) Many landlords also have a ratio of salary v's rent so with rent being almost 90% of the rent you will likely fail on affordability checks. You would also need a deposit and rent in advance...how much are you currently saving each month?
Hostel room or possibly room in shared house would be more appropriate if you have no options but to move out

Income Support on an Apprenticeship?

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